Meet the Doctors

Dr. Jenny Jackson

Dr. Jackson

A North Carolina native, Dr. Jenny Jackson attended North Carolina State University, where she was valedictorian, earning her undergraduate degree in microbiology. She attended Harvard School of Dental Medicine, graduating second in her class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. She received the Dean’s Community Service Award and was chosen to be part of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine/Forsyth Institute Research Academy. She then specialized in pediatric dentistry with an additional three years of training at UNC School of Dentistry and UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, as well as obtained a Masters’ Degree in Public Health. After residency, she completed her board certification, becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also honored as a Fellow by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for service and leadership in her field.

Dr. Jackson's decision to open Asheville Pediatric Dentistry in 2007 stemmed from a love of children and wanting their dental experiences to be fun and easy. Growing up she could vividly recall dental experiences that caused her great anxiety and discomfort in the midst of being separated from her parents, despite the best efforts of caring providers. She decided she would craft a nurturing environment and do everything possible to ensure comfort, joy, and closeness to parents during visits. In 2016 Dr. Jackson was overjoyed to have a like-minded practitioner and great friend, Dr. Hardaway, join her in helping make this dream accessible for more patients.

While practicing in Asheville, Dr. Jackson remains affiliated with UNC as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and has served 5 years on the Buncombe County Dental Society, including President. She is currently serving on Board of the NC Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to her leadership positions, Dr. Jackson routinely gives back to the local community by volunteering to screen children through the Asheville City Schools Head Start Program, educating children about dental health in the local schools personally and with her dental team, serving on the AB Tech Dental Advisory Committee, and helping teach local dental assisting and hygiene students.

Dr. Jackson makes her home in Asheville with her husband, two young children, and two dogs. In her free time, Dr. Jackson enjoys being with family and friends, especially outdoors, doing paddle sports, traveling, practicing yoga, and reading.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC

Residency in Pediatric Dentistry

Masters of Public Health, Health Policy and Administration

Harvard School of Dental Medicine – Boston, MA

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Magna Cum Laude, Salutatorian

North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC

B.S. Microbiology, Minor: Spanish

Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

American Dental Association

North Carolina Dental Society

Buncombe County Dental Society

AB Tech Dental Advisory Committee

Asheville City Schools - Head Start Program

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Board Certified, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

HONORS AND AWARDS

University of North Carolina NC-AADR Turner Award for excellence in research

A G. Randolph and Ann Babcock Fellowship

Mary Jean Breeland Fellowship

Sandy C. Marks Fellowship

Dr. Theodore R. Oldenburg Fellowship

James Congleton Fellowship

Harvard School of Dental Medicine Silver Medal Award

Omicron Kappa Upsilon

Dean’s Community Service Award

HSDM Research Academy

ADA Endowment Fund Scholarship

North Carolina State Fellows Program

NC State University Golden Chain Society

Order of Thirty and Three

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Kappa Phi

Board Member: North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Fellow

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dental Attending at Alamance County & Durham County Health Departments

Undergraduate Clinic Dental Attending

Baby Oral Health Program Dental Attending

Treatment of children in the operating room under general anesthesia

Treatment of children utilizing conscious sedation medication

Preventive Orthodontic Clinic

UNC Cleft Lip/Palate Team Member

General Anesthesia Rotation

Pediatric Medicine Rotation

Chief Resident of Administration

Chief Resident of Hospital Activities

Dr. Martha Hardaway

Dr. Hardaway

Dr. Martha Hardaway is a native of Conover, North Carolina. She received her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After a few years working in evolutionary biology in Australia through the University of Chicago and the MUSC Department of Pediatric Endocrinology focusing on bone and mineral research, she earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. During dental school, she participated in scientific research and served as the president of the Student Research Association.

All though dental school, Dr. Hardaway was a class officer and served as an officer for the American Association of Women Dentists. She served as the Medical University's Dental representative to the Presidential Scholars program, and interdisciplinary group addressing public health issues in South Carolina. She then returned to UNC where she completed a three-year advanced education certification from UNC Memorial Hospital and the UNC School of Dentistry in Pediatric Dentistry. Additionally, she did research in oral biology and earned her Master’s Degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the UNC College of Graduate Studies. She completed her board certification, earning status as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Hardaway is recognized as a Fellow the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, an honor of highest distinction.

Dr. Hardaway joins us from Boone, North Carolina, where she was in private practice for over 9 years. She has extensive experience treating the preventative and restorative needs of children, adolescents and special needs patients. While practicing, she has served as President of the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SSPD), has been on their Executive Committee for 7 years and their Board of Directors for nearly 10 years. Her service continues as current Committee Chair for both the Nominating Committee and the Policies and Procedures Committee. She served as the State Director to the SSPD for the NC Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for 3 years.

Dr. Hardaway enjoys traveling and has regularly participated in overseas dental mission trips to help children with no access to dental care for over 16 years. Although she no longer has cows and chickens, she still lives with two furry friends, a dog and a cat. Dr. Hardaway enjoys spending time with her husband and two stepchildren. In her free time, she likes to hike, play tennis and snow ski.

Academic Information

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC

Residency in Pediatric Dentistry, Clinical Certificate Awarded

Masters of Science degree in Pediatric Dentistry

Medical University of South Carolina – Charleston, SC

Doctor of Dental Medicine

University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC

B.S. Biology, Minor: Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry

North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

American Dental Association

North Carolina Dental Society

Buncombe County Dental Society

Tarheel Dental Society

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Board Certified, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Research Specialist, University of Chicago Department of Behavioral Ecology and Evolution

Research Specialist, MUSC Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

Student Investigator, UNC Department of Biology

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